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'The,  immortals 

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STEIN  WAY 


GENIUS,  ever  yearning  for 
outward  expression,  demands 
the  perfect  medium  in  which  to 
offer  to  mankind  its  God-given  in- 
spirations. The  painter  must  have 
glowing  pigments,  the  sculptor 
searches  out  the  finest  marbles. 

Justly  indeed  has  the  title  "The 
Instrument  of  the  Immortals"  been 
bestowed  upon  the  Steinway  piano. 

What  finer  tribute  to  Steinway 
pre-eminence  could  be  given  than 
the  testimony  of  the  immortal  mas- 
ters of  music  contained  in  these 
pages  ? 


MR.  STEINWAY, 


WEIMAR,   1883 


Most  Esteemed  Sir:  Again  I  owe  you  many  and  special  thanks. 
The  new  Steinway  grand  is  a  glorious  masterpiece  in  power, 
sonority,  singing  quality  and  perfect  harmonic  effects,  affording 
delight  even  to  my  old  piano-weary  fingers.  Ever  continuing 
success  remains  a  beautiful  attribute  of  the  world-renowned  firm 
of  Steinway  &  Sons. 

In  your  letter,  highly  esteemed  sir,  you  mention  some  new  tea- 
tures  in  the  grand  piano,  viz.,  the  vibrating  body  being  bent  into 
form  out  of  one  continuous  piece,  and  that  portion  of  the  strings 
heretofore  lying  dormant  being  now  a  part  of  the  foundation  tones 
and  incorporated  therein  as  partial  tones.  Their  utility  is  em- 
phatically guaranteed  by  the  name  of  the  inventor. 

Owing  to  my  ignorance  of  the  mechanism  of  piano  construc- 
tion, I  can  but  praise  the  magnificent  result  in  the  volume  and 
quality  of  sound.  yery  respectfuliy  and  gratefully, 

FRANZ  LISZT 


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MY  DEAR  MR.  STEIN  WAY,  BAYREUTH,  1879. 

From  your  communication  I  readily  per- 
ceive with  what  enthusiastic  love  you  seek  to  attain  the  incorpo- 
ration of  the  most  "spirituelle"  tone  into  the  piano,  which  has 
heretofore  served  only  as  the  exponent  of  actual  musical  sound. 
Our  great  tone  masters,  when  writing  the  grandest  of  their  crea- 
tions for  the  piano-forte,  seem  to  have  had  a  presentiment  of  the 
ideal  grand  piano,  as  now  attained  by  yourselves.  A  Beethoven 
sonata,  a  Bach  Chromatic  Fantasie,  can  only  be  fully  appreciated 
when  rendered  upon  one  of  your  piano-fortes. 

Although  I  do  not  possess  the  slightest  dexterity  in  piano-forte 
playing,  I  delight  in  being  able  to  do  justice  to  your  assumption  of 
my  inborn  and  cultivated  sense  of  tone.  For  sounds  of  such  beauty 
as  those  coming  from  my  Stcinway  grand  (latter  and  coax  the 
most  agreeable  tone-pictures  from  my  harmonic  melodic  senses. 

IN  A  WORD,  I  FIND  YOUR  GRAND  PIANO  OF  WONDROUS  BEAUTY 

IT  is  A  NOBLE  WORK  OF  ART.  RICHARD  WAGNER. 


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MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  SONS, 


PARIS,  1867. 


I  have  heard  the  magnificent  pianos  which  you  brought  from 
America,  and  which  emanate  from  your  factory.  Permit  me  to 
compliment  you  upon  the  excellent  and  rare  qualities  which  these 
instruments  possess.  Their  sonority  is  splendid  and  essentially 
noble;  moreover,  you  have  discovered  the  secret  of  lessening,  to 
an  imperceptible  point,  that  unpleasant  harmonic  of  the  minor 
seventh,  which  has  heretofore  made  itself  heard  on  the  eighth  or 
ninth  node  of  the  longer  strings,  to  such  a  degree  as  to  render 
some  of  the  simplest  and  finest  chords  disagreeable  (cacophonique). 
This  improvement,  in  connection  with  the  various  others  you  have 
introduced  in  the  manufacture  of  your  pianos,  is  a  great  progress 
— a  progress  for  which  all  artists  and  amateurs  gifted  with  deli- 
cate perception  are  infinitely  indebted  to  you. 

Accept,  I  beg  of  you,  with  my  compliments,  my  highest  respects. 

Your  devoted 

HECTOR  BERLIOZ. 


MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


NEW  YORK,  1873. 


Gentlemen:  On  the  eve  of  returning  to  Europe,  I  deem  it  my 
pleasant  duty  to  express  to  you  my  most  heartfelt  thanks  for  all 
the  kindness  and  courtesy  you  have  shown  me  during  my  stay  in 
the  United  States;  but  also,  and  above  all,  for  your  unrivaled 
piano-fortes,  which  once  more  have  done  full  justice  to  their 
world-wide  reputation,  both  for  excellence  and  for  capacity  for 
enduring  the  severest  trials.  During  all  my  long  and  difficult 
journeys  all  over  America,  in  a  very  inclement  season,  I  used  and 
have  been  enabled  to  use  your  pianos  exclusively  in  my  two  hun- 
dred and  fifteen  concerts,  and  also  in  private,  with  the  most 
eminent  satisfaction  and  effect. 

Yours  very  truly, 

ANTON  RUBINSTEIN 


ISISIISISIKIK^^ 


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PARIS,  Oct.  6,  1888. 


Dear  Mr.  Steinway :  I  had  intended  to  send  you  a  telegram  to 
express  to  you  my  thanks  for  the  superb  piano  which  arrived 
to-day.  Mme.  Adelina  Patti,  who  was  the  delightful  interpreter 
when  we  had  the  pleasure  of  meeting  you,  joins  me  in  the  ecstasy 
and  mutual  admiration  of  your  product,  and  although  I  do  not 
possess  the  executive  talent  in  bringing  out  the  entrancing  re- 
sources of  your  wonderful  pianos,  I  at  least  feel  that  I  have  the 
necessary  qualifications  to  appreciate  thoroughly  their  unsurpassed 
merits. 

I  am  overjoyed  at  the  consciousness  of  being  the  possessor  of 
one  of  your  perfect  instruments,  and  beg  of  you  to  accept  the 
assurances  of  my  highest  esteem. 

Believe  me,  etc., 

CH.  GOUNOD. 


From  DR.  JOSEPH  JOACHIM 
"Steimvay  is  to  the  pianist  what  Stradivarius  is  to  the  violinist." 


MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  SONS, 


BERLIN,  1871. 


Herewith  I  beg  you  to  accept  my  very  best  thanks  for  the 
superb  grand  piano  which  you  have  sent  me,  and  which  has  safely 
arrived.  I  am  amazed  at  the  prolonged  vibration  of  its  tones,  by 
which  the  instrument  becomes  somewhat  organ-like,  at  the  light- 
ness and  delicacy  of  the  touch  (considering  its  great  volume  of 
tone),  and  at  the  precise  and  perfect  cessation  of  the  tone  which 
the  dampers  effect — an  element  so  essential  to  distinctness  in 
playing.  .  .  .  With  such  a  perfect  instrument  as  yours  placed 
before  me,  I  must  modify  many  of  my  former  expressed  views 
regarding  pianos.  I  hear  frequently  many  harmonic  combination 
tones,  although  such  a  long  vibrating  tone  as  that  of  your  grand 
piano  is  much  more  sensitive  to  disonances  than  that  of  ordinary 
instruments,  the  tones  of  which  so  quickly  die  away. 
Yours  very  truly, 

H.  VON  HELMHOLTZ, 
Late  Professor  of  Acoustics  at  the  University  of  Berlin. 


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MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  SONS, 


CINCINNATI,  1879. 


Gentlemen:  I  consider  the  Steinway  piano  the  best  piano  at 
present  made,  and  that  is  the  reason  why  I  use  it  in  private  and 
also  in  all  my  public  concerts. 

As  long  as  the  pianos  of  Messrs.  Steinway  &  Sons  retain  that 
high  degree  of  excellence  of  manufacture,  and  those  admirable 
qualities  which  have  always  distinguished  them,  I  shall  continue 
to  use  them  in  preference  to  all  other  pianos. 

Respectfully  yours, 

THEODORE  THOMAS. 


I  gave  the  above  testimonial  nineteen  years  ago,  and  will  only 
change  it  in  so  far  as  to  say  that  the  superiority  of  the  Steinway 
piano  to  all  others  that  I  know  of  is  even  more  apparent  to-day 
than  it  was  nineteen  years  ago. 


Yours  truly, 


CHICAGO,  May  19,  1898. 


THEODORE  THOMAS. 


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MESSRS.  STEINVVAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen:  It  affords  me  the  greatest  pleasure  to  express  to 
you  my  delight  in  the  grand  piano  that  you  have  recently  shipped 
to  our  mutual  friend,  Mr.  Albert  Niemann.  The  wondrous  beauty 
of  its  tone  quality,  its  touch,  its  enchanting  pianos  and  glorious 
fortes,  its  perfect  evenness  from  the  lowest  tones  to  the  very 
highest — the  latter  of  a  distinctness  I  have  never  met  with  here- 
tofore— all  produce  an  entrancing  effect.  Unrequested  I  am  com- 
pelled to  express  to  you  my  highest  admiration.  Upon  this  grand 
piano  the  world-famed  musical  authority,  Heinrich  Ehrlich,  per- 
formed an  adagio  by  Beethoven ;  friend  Franz  Rummel  played  a 
Beethoven  sonata  and  some  of  Bach's  titanic  music,  while  I 
essayed  to  interpret  the  orchestral  language  of  Wagner.  Every- 
thing sounded  entrancing  and  sublime. 

In  the  admiration  of  this,  your  masterwork,  and  in  the  expec- 
tation of  a  speedy,  joyful  meeting,  I  remain,  with  highest  esteem, 


Your  devoted 


ANTON  SEIDL. 


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December  9,  1909. 


DEAR  MR.  STEINWAY, 


Many  thanks  for  the  beautiful  Vertegrand  which  you  so  kindly 
have  put  at  my  disposal.  I  use  it  daily  for  the  study  of  orchestral 
effects,  and  am  delighted  by  the  possibilities  of  the  instrument  in 
this  respect.  I  intend  to  take  it  with  me  to  Vienna,  as  I  simply 
will  not  be  without  it. 

With  greetings, 

GUSTAV  MAHLER. 


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MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS,  BOSTON,  1893. 

During  the  four  years  of  my  career  in  America,  as  Conductor 
of  the  Boston  Symphony  Orchestra,  I  have  had  for  my  private 
use  one  of  your  splendid  grand  pianos. 

I  desire  to  express  to  you  frankly  my  admiration  of  the  noble 
singing  and  wonderfully  sympathetic  tone-quality  of  your  pianos, 
combined  with  an  extraordinary  volume  of  tone,  enabling  the 
pianist  to  produce  the  most  beautiful  tonal  effects,  withal 
orchestral. 

You  are  aware,  my  dear  Mr.  Steinway,  that  I  have  been  ap- 
pointed Director  of  the  Royal  Opera  at  Buda-Pesth,  and  that  I 
am  preparing  to  leave  America  in  order  to  assume  the  duties  of 
my  new  position.  Such  being  the  case,  I  would  like  to  purchase 
one  of  your  style  "C"  parlor  grands  in  ebonized  case,  the  instru- 
ment to  be  shipped  to  me  during  next  July  at  my  residence  in 
Buda-Pesth,  Hungary.  The  question  of  price  and  selection  of  the 
piano  I  leave  entirely  in  your  own  hands.  In  taking  one  of  your 
Grands  to  Europe,  I  am  conscious  of  the  fact  that  I  will  possess 
the  best  piano  at  present  made,  an  instrument  that  will  wear  well 
and  withstand  the  effect  of  any  climate. 

With  assurances  of  the  highest  consideration,  believe  me, 
Very  sincerely  yours,  ARTHUR   NIKISCH 


COLUMBIA  UNIVERSITY  IN  THE  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK 

September  5,  1898. 

The  Stein  way  piano  has  no  more  enthusiastic  admirer  than  my- 
self. Knowing  thoroughly  the  principal  makes  of  both  Europe  and 
America,  it  is  a  matter  of  both  patriotism  as  well  as  artistic  pride 
to  me  that  I  have  never  found  an  instrument  comparable  to  it. 
Very  truly  yours. 

EDWARD  MAC  DOWELL. 

NEW  YORK,  February  28,  1902. 

In  my  estimation  there  is  no  instrument  either  here  or  abroad 
comparable  to  the  Steinway  piano.     * 
Yours  truly, 

EDWARD  MAC  DOWELL. 


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©MitUcin 

March  28,  1906. 
DEAR  MR.  STEINWAY, 

Please  accept,  even  if  delayed,  my  most  sincere  thanks  for  the 
glorious  grand  which  you  so  kindly  put  at  my  disposal  for  my 
concerts  in  New  York  this  season.  This  grand — imbued  with 
new  delights  in  its  mechanique,  with  a  tone  even  more  majestic 
and  powerful  than  heretofore,  and  with  it  all  of  ravishing  beauty 
— was  without  any  doubt  the  most  perfect  instrument  which  ever 
I  had  the  good  fortune  to  play  on. 

With  feelings  of  gratitude  to  you  personally  as  well  as  the 
beloved  and  honored  house  of  Steinway,  I  remain,  with  kindest 
regards, 

Sincerely  yours, 

RAFAEL  JOSEFFY. 


©  Uartaook 

MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  SONS,  New  York,  May  4,  1914. 

Gentlemen:  The  supreme  qualities  of  your  instruments  have 
been  for  many  years  universally  recognized.  Public  and  indi- 
viduals, amateurs  and  artists,  have  been  looking  upon  your  pianos 
as  upon  a  standard  of  perfection.  Whenever  perfection  is  at- 
tained, progress  is  stopped ;  for  there  is  no  room  for  climbing 
when  the  summit  has  been  reached.  And  yet,  in  your  case,  this 
law  of  nature  seems  to  have  been  defied. 

Is  there  anything  which  could  demonstrate  more  convincingly 
the  wealth  of  resources  of  your  firm,  the  astonishing  vitality  of 
your  house?  But  there  is  in  it  something  to  rejoice  the  heart  of 
everyone  who  is  devoted  to  his  profession:  young  men  inherit 
fame  and  fortune,  general  respect  and  universal  recognition  most 
legitimately  acquired  by  the  genius,  industry  and  honest,  per- 
sistent labor  of  their  illustrious  forefathers.  Instead  of  simply 
enjoying  life,  instead  of  dwelling  passively  upon  the  golden  ances- 
tral laurels,  they  concentrate,  in  noble,  ambitious  efforts,  all  their 
energy  and  up  they  go  to  a  higher  plane  and,  indeed,  they  reach 
still  higher  regions. 

Such  a  thing  can  only  be  accomplished  by  a  sincere  love  of 
profession,  and  it  is  to  this  love  of  profession  that  I  wish  to  pay 
my  tribute  of  high  esteem  and  admiration. 

Most  faithfully  yours,         I.  J.  PADEREWSKI. 


©  Mitkkin 

FERMATA,  AIKEX,  S  C.,  December  12,  1917. 
Sirs'  I  consider  the  Steinway  Piano  absolutely  unique  in  that 
it  combines  the  production  of  sound,  from  the  softest  pianissimo 
to  the  greatest  forte,  with  an  extraordinary  perfection  of  action. 
It  seems  to  lie  in  the  nature  of  tone  production,  in  general,  that 
the  two  above-mentioned  qualities  interfere  with  each  other,  so 
we  find,  for  example,  a  coloratura  soprano  (perfect  action)  not 
capable  of  singing  a  Wagner  opera  satisfactorily,  while  a  dra- 
matic soprano  (great  sound  production)  lacks  the  necessary  color- 
atura for  a  Mozart  or  Verdi  opera.  Such  is  the  case  with  a  flute 
and  a  trombone,  the  mouth-organ  and  a  big  church  organ,  but 
not  so  with  a  Steinway!  The  Steinway  seems  tx>  defy  the  laws 
of  acoustics  and  allows  the  daintiest  runs  in  a  Chopin  nocturne 
to  be  immediately  followed  by  a  thunderous  forte  in  a  Tann- 
hauser  overture-transcription.  Therefore,  as  long  as  I  have  the 
privilege  to  play  on  a  Steinway  I  can  justly  say — to  use  the  much- 
abused  though  expressive  term — "I  should  worry!" 
Believe  me,  very  sincerely  yours, 

JOSEF  HOFMANN. 


24  East  92nd.  Street, 
NEW  YORK  CITY,  April  14,  1920. 

DEAR  MR.  STEINWAY, 

I  am  very  happy  to  have  the  opportunity  of  using  your  pianos 
for  my  concerts  because  I  consider  them  to  be  perfect  in  every  way. 

Faithfully  yours, 

SERGEI  RACHMANINOFF 


MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS,         HEIDELBERG,  May  8,  1897. 

Dear  Sirs:  I  desire  to  express  to  you  my  thanks  for  the  mag- 
nificent concert  grands  which  you  have  placed  at  my  disposal  for 
my  recent  concerts  in  Mannheim  and  Munich.  After  a  fair  and 
impartial  test  I  have  no  hesitation  in  adding  my  name  to  the  long 
and  illustrious  list  of  admirers  of  the  Steinway  piano-forte,  and  I 
take  great  pleasure  in  assuring  you  that  in  my  opinion  no  other 
piano-forte  made  in  America  or  in  Europe  can  approach  your 
noble  production  in  any  of  the  essential  features  which  endear  it 
to  the  artist  and  public  alike. 

Would  you  be  so  very  kind  as  to  furnish  me  with  your  piano- 
fortes for  my  approaching  concerts  in  England  and  Russia,  to 
enable  me  to  achieve  the  highest  possible  artistic  results? 

To  say  the  truth,  ten  or  fifteen  years  ago  I  was  not  so  en- 
thusiastic in  my  approval  of  your  piano-fortes,  but  I  had  the 
opportunity  of  trying  one  of  your  splendid  new  grands  in  a  con- 
cert at  Helsingfors  last  winter,  and  from  that  moment  I  became 
your  greatest  admirer.  Either  you  have  made  astonishing  improve- 
ments or  it  was  my  former  bad  taste ;  anyway,  your  piano-forte  is 
now  in  my  eyes  the  ideal  production  of  our  age.  Hoping  that  you 
will  be  able  to  comply  with  my  wish,  and  again  thanking  you, 
I  am  Yours  faithfully,  EUGEN  D'ALBERT. 


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MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


January  26,  1910 


Gentlemen. 

Permit  me  to  say  to  you  that  the  wonderful  Stemway  Grand 
Piano,  which  you  placed  at  my  disposal,  has  greatly  contributed 
to  my  success.  In  my  opinion  no  great  artist  should  use  any  other 
piano  than  the  Steinway,  if  not  obliged  to  do  so  by  material  con- 
siderations. 

JOSEF  LHfiVINNE 


August  7,  1913 
MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen:  After  two  consecutive  concert  tours  in  America, 
of  over  100  concerts,  I  believe  to  be  entitled  to  speak  of  my  ex- 
perience with  the  Steinway  Piano.  I  cannot  think  of  any  greater 
and  more  noble  inspiration  to  the  artist  than  a  perfect  instrument 
to  express  the  thoughts  of  his  musical  and — as  it  has  to  be — 
technical  ambitions.  The  Steinway  Piano  has  botht  singing  tone 
and  piano  action  in  an  unapproachable  degree  that  has  made  of  it 
the  world's  piano. 

That's  why  I  love  it  and  admire  it. 

RUDOLPH  GANZ. 


STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


NEW  YORK,  N.  Y.,  January  2,  1920. 


A/y  </e«r  iS/rj:  Since  my  first  concert  of  the  season,  I  have 
wanted  to  write  to  you  to  tell  you  how  happy  I  am  with  your 
instruments.  Each  one  of  them  is  a  masterpiece  of  art  and  is  an 
inspiration  to  me  in  my  work.  Their  glorious  tone  meets  every 
demand  for  tonal  coloring  and  gradation  and  the  action  responds 
with  human-like  susceptibility  to  one's  every  desire. 

The  realization,  while  playing,  that  the  piano  will  satisfy  my 
every  wish,  that  it  will  respond  to  my  every  mood  and  fancy, 
enables  me  to  play  with  greater  freedom  of  mind  and  abandon. 
It  is  therefore  an  aid  in  rendering  my  interpretations  and  is  a 
great  joy  to  me. 

I  thank  you  most  heartily  for  your  superb  instruments. 

Very  sincerely  yours, 

MISCHA  LEVITZKI. 


July  9,   1922. 


MY  DEAR  HONORED  MR.  STEINWAY: 


Ever  since  I  am  playing  your  pianos  constantly  I  have  come 
to  the  logical  conclusion  how  easy  it  is  to  be  a  pianist,  a  good 
pianist,  if  one  has  a  Stemway  at  one's  disposal. 

For  thirty  years  I  considered  my  vocation  a  rather  difficult 
and  complicated  one.  I  devoted  much  time  and  labor  to  my 
studies  and  every  bar  of  music  has  meant  time,  patience,  labor 
and  sometimes  even  disappointment  to  me,  but  since  I  know  the 
Steinway,  I  am  aware  and  feel  that  that  for  which  the  artist 
strives  is  at  my  disposal.  Tone  in  its  most  subtle  nuances  and 
tone  color  in  all  its  tender  and  ravishing  beauty  are  in  safe  hands 
with  the  Steinway.  In  the  beginning  this  realization  was  almost 
discouraging  and  humiliating  to  me,  but  now  it  has  become  a 
constant  source  of  inspiration  and  for  this  I  am  ever  grateful 
to  you. 

I  gladly  confess  it,  to  play  on  your  magnificent  grands  is  a 
glorious  feast  and  my  success  the  triumph  of  "Steinway." 

In  old  friendship,  sincerely  yours, 

IGNAZ  FRIEDMAN. 


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Gentlemen:  As  Liszt  once  stood  in  the  midst  of  the  pianists  of 
his  time,  so  stands  to-day  the  Steinway  concert  grand  among  all 
contemporary  instruments  of  its  kind — solitary,  without  a  rival. 

Both  Liszt  and  Steinway  reached  their  aim.  Making  the  at- 
tainments of  important  predecessors  their  basis  of  operation,  they, 
as  path-breakers,  lead  all  others,  always  inventing  and  creating 
something  new.  If  Liszt  be  recognized  as  the  creator  of  modern 
piano-technic,  Steinway  &  Sons  must  be  designated  as  the  founders 
of  modern  piano-making. 

ARTHUR  FRIEDHEIM. 


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The  reporter  asked  Mr.  Vladimir  de  Pachmann  where  and 
how  he  had  passed  the  summer. 

"In  the  Catskills,  at  a  little  place  in  the  backwoods.  Did  I 
play  ?  Not  very  much ;  it  was  too  hot.  All  your  America  is  very 
hot  in  summer,  I  think.  But  I  had  a  Steinway  grand,  and  how 
could  I  help  play  with  such  an  instrument  in  the  room?  (He 
paused  to  run  his  fingers  up  and  down  an  imaginary  keyboard,  his 
head  on  one  side,  his  eyes  half  closed,  in  ecstatic  reminiscence  of 
those  summer  hours  of  practice  in  the  backwoods.)  Ah,  the  Stein- 
way.  What  a  piano!  Write  this  down — it  is  divine;  it  is  the 
finest,  in  the  world — I  could  not  leave  it.  I  can  remember  the 
pianos  of  25  years  ago ;  but  what  a  development  since.  There  is 
nothing  so  beautiful  in  touch,  so  beautiful  in  tone.  Ach!  that 
touch  and  tone.  Mozart  and  Beethoven,  could  they  hear  their 
compositions  performed  on  a  modern  piano,  would  not  know  them 
for  theirs.  The  tears  would  flow  from  their  eyes  and  run  down 
their  cheeks,  to  hear  them." — From  an  interview  published  in 
Worcester  Spy,  September  28th,  1899. 


September  5,  1913. 
DEAR  MR.  STEIN  WAY: 

Everything  has  been  said  about  the  Steimvay  piano!  Its  beauty 
of  tone,  its  brilliancy,  its  depth  of  sonority,  its  wonderful  carrying 
power,  the  reliability  of  its  touch  which  permits  the  artist  to  go 
from  the  faintest  pianissimo  to  the  most  thundering  and  orchestral 
fortissimo  with  its  thousands  of  intervening  gradations  of  tone. 

All  these  qualities  have  been  so  often  extolled,  I  cannot  add  to 
them  except  to  say  that  I   have  a  deep  and  sincere   feeling  of 
gratitude  to  your  house  for  having  provided   me  with   such   a 
perfect  medium  for  my  art. 
"Steinway  iiber  alles." 

Yours  sincerely, 

ERNEST  SCHELLING. 


NEW  YORK  CITY,  December  17,  1915. 


STEINWAY  &  SONS, 

Dear  Sirs '  I  cannot  refrain  from  sending  you  a  few  lines  to 
try  to  express  to  you  some  of  the  boundless  admiration  I  have  for 
your  marvelous  pianos,  and  to  tell  you  what  a  joy  it  has  been  to 
me  to  play  upon  the  glorious  concert  grands  you  have  provided 
me  with  on  my  concert  tours  in  the  United  States  and  Canada. 

Such  instruments  are  an  inspiration  indeed  to  any  artist. 

I  have  never  encountered  instruments  with  such  depth  of 
lovely  tone  as  your  pianos,  with  such  an  effortlessly  produced  for- 
tissimo, nor  •so  deliciously  responsive  in  pianissimo,  and  in  every 
other  degree  of  tonal  volume.  I  never  feel  tired  when  playing 
your  incomparable  Steinways,  because  their  touch  is  so  wondrously 
easy  that  an  artist  playing  them  never  has  to  unduly  exert  himself 

There  are  certainly  no  pianos  in  the  world  that  can  begin  to 
compare  with  the  Steinway,  which  is  at  once  the  most  tender, 
delicate,  responsive,  facile,  and  mechanically  perfect  of  all  pianos. 
I  know  of  no  piano  tone  to  compare  with  it — nothing  so  glorious, 
so  heroic,  so  aristocratic  in  pianistic  color. 

In  deep  and  sincere  admiration.  y0ur  devotee, 

PERCY  GRAINGER. 


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April  21,  1920. 


Gentlemen:  "What  can  I  say  that  has  not  already  been  said  a 
thousand  times?"  The  Steinway  pianos  are  the  only  instruments 
which  are  not  obstacles  to  be  conquered,  but  collaborators  with 
the  player  that  inspire  him  and  express  for  him  his  highest  ideals. 

Very  truly  yours, 

JOHN  POWELL. 


MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  SONS, 

Dear  Sirs:  I  have  had  occasion  to  play  upon  the  most  renowned 
pianos  all  over  the  civilized  world.  Among  them  I  have  found  a 
number  of  excellent  ones,  some  even  of  admirable  qualities,  but 
only  one  perfect  piano,  the  Steinway. 

ALFRED  CORTOT. 


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April  23,  1920. 


Gentlemen  I  have  always  found  the  Steimvay  piano  a  perfect 
instrument,  combining  remarkable  brilliancy  of  tone  in  forte,  with 
exquisite  delicacy  of  tone  in  piano,  and  both  based  on  a  perfect 
action. 

Since  my  arrival  in  America,  I  have  used  only  the  Steinway 
piano  and  have  composed  on  it  my  two  last  operas,  "The  Love  for 
the  Three  Oranges"  and  "The  Flaming  Angel." 

Very  sincerely  yours, 

SERGEI  PROKOFIEFF. 


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MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  SONS, 

It  gives  me  much  pleasure  to  say  that  I  consider  the  Stein  way 
piano,  without  any  exception,  to  be  the  greatest  instrument  made. 

I  have  used  it  on  nearly  all  of  my  tours  abroad  and  exclusively 
in  America,  and  attribute  a  good  portion  of  my  success  to  the 
superlative  excellence  of  its  qualities. 

Very  sincerely, 

ARTHUR  SHATTUCK. 


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MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen  •  While  thanking  you  for  the  instruments  you  have 
kindly  placed  at  my  disposal  in  recent  years,  let  me  add  a  few 
words  of  tribute  to  their  excellence.  The  Steinway  piano,  in  my 
opinion,  is  undeniably  the  best  piano  in  existence.  None  other 
approaches  its  wonderful  sonority  and  brilliance.  Above  all,  none 
other  can  equal  its  beautiful  "singing"  quality  of  tone — the  quality 
that  converts  a  machine  almost  into  a  soul,  the  virtue  most  dear 
to  the  musician's  heart.  No  praise  is  too  high  for  the  Steinway 
piano,  and  I  believe  the  acknowledgment  of  its  superiority  to  be 
practically  universal. 

I  am.  Gentlemen, 

Very  truly  yours, 

ERNEST  HUTCHESON. 


NEW  YORK,  N.  Y.,  April  12,  1922. 


MY  DEAR  MR.  STEINWAY, 

Socrates  wrote  to  his  friend:  "Excuse  my  long  letter  as  1  liave 
no  time  for  a  short  one." 

For  that  reason,  I  say  to  you  :  "Excuse  my  short  letter  concern- 
ing your  pianos,  for  works  of  art  do  not  require  a  long  one." 

Your  truly  sincere, 
A.  SILOTI. 


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NEW  YORK. 
MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen:  It  goes  without  saying  that,  when  I  arrived  in 
New  York,  in  November,  1888,  I  encountered  the  world- 
renowned  Steinway  pianos  with  expectations  strained  to  the  high- 
est pitch.  I  gladly  confess  that  my  demands  were  not  only  com- 
pletely fulfilled,  but  far  surpassed. 

C'est  le  ton  qui  fait  la  mnsique,  and  I  may  add — the  piano. 
Your  grand  piano  is  distinguished  by  its  rare  beauty  of  tone- 
quality;  sensitive,  clear  as  a  bell,  and  far-carrying  in  the  treble; 
in  the  middle  octaves  bright  and-  singing  like  a  genuine  Stradi- 
varius. 

The  touch  is  simply  unsurpassable  for  the  delivery  of  all  kinds 
of  double  notes,  is  equally  and  specially  adapted  to  forte  and 
piano,  in  staccato  and  in  repetition. 

That  I  have  used  your  grands  in  ninety  concerts,  and  no 
repairs  were  necessary,  speaks  more  brilliantly  for  the  durability 
of  their  construction  than  any  other  proof. 

In  conclusion  1  thank  you  sincerely  for  all  your  friendliness 
and  care  for  me,  which  have  made  it  possible  to  finish  so  long 
a  concert  tournee  without  unnecessary  fatigue. 

MORIZ  ROSENTHAL. 


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MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


Gentlemen:  I  want  to  thank  you  most  sincerely  for  the  mag- 
nificent instrument  which  you  have  so  kindly  placed  at  my  disposal 
during  my  present  tournee.  Having  used  it  at  nearly  forty  con- 
certs since  the  end  of  October,  its  beautiful  singing  tone,  its  perfect 
mechanism  and  carrying  power  are  absolutely  unimpaired.  I  am 
more  than  ever  convinced  that  the  "Steinway"  is  the  only  piano 
which  fully  meets  my  artistic  requirements.  Arid  although  it  is 
really  like  carrying  coals  to  Newcastle,  I  feel  constrained  to  say 
that  in  my  opinion  the  excellency  of  your  instruments  is  simply 
unapproachable. 

Yours  most  sincerely 

FANNIE  BLOOMFIELD  ZEISLER. 


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July  14,  1913. 


The  Steinway  Piano  is  an  orchestra  in  power,  with  the  soul 
and  tenderness  of  the  human  voice. 


YOLANDA  MERO. 


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Dear  Air.  Steinway.  After  all  that  has  been  said  in  praise  of 
the  Steimvay  pianos,  it  seems  almost  useless  to  add  a  single  voice 
to  the  great  chorus,  and  yet  my  enthusiasm  for  these  marvelous 
instruments  is  so  great  that  I  feel  the  desire  to  express  it.  The 
power,  the  delicacy,  the  durability,  the  splendid  action  and,  above 
all,  the  wonderful  singing  tone  of  the  Steinway  piano  remains 
unequaled. 

This  great  instrument  is  truly  the  work  of  genius,  and  there  is 
no  piano  in  the  world  like  it.  The  attainment  of  the  highest 
ideals  in  cantilene  and  tone-color,  in  the  orchestral  effects  called 
for  in  the  modern  school  of  composition,  and  the  perfect  response 
to  every  wish  and  thought  of  the  artist  are  made  possible  on  the 
Steinway,  and  only  on  the  Steinway.  Fortunate  indeed  are  those 
who  play  these  wonderful  instruments  on  the  concert  platform,  as 
well  as  those  who  have  them  in  their  homes. 


December,  1905. 


Always  faithfully  yours, 

OLGA  SAMAROFF 


MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  SONS,  BERLIN,  August  4,  1913. 

Dear  Sirs:  Having  used  the  Steinway  piano  since  my  early 
childhood,  I  feel  called  upon  to  send  you  this  voluntary  testi- 
monial, to  express  publicly  that  which  I  have  so  often  expressed  to 
friends  and  acquaintances, — my  profound  admiration  for  your 
wonderful  instrument.  Perhaps  the  best  proof  I  can  give  of  my 
sincerity  is  the  fact  that  I  have  continued  to  play  the  Steinway  at 
times  when  it  meant  a  financial  sacrifice ;  but  I  considered  this  loss 
but  gain,  artistically,  for  I  krrevv  that  this  was  the  only  instrument 
made  which,  in  every  respect,  was  a  help  to  an  artist.  Whatever 
the  artist  may  demand,-  whether  delicacy,  sweetness,  brilliancy  or 
sonority  of  tone,  staccato,  legato  or  depth  of  touch,  this  perfect 
instrument  more  than  meets  these  demands,  and  I  am  certain 
that  every  artist  who  uses  it  feels  that  it  still  contains  possibilities 
of  expression  which  have  not  yet  been  brought  to  light. 

With  best  wishes  for  the  continued  prosperity  of  the  Steinway 
piano,  I  am>  Appreciatively  yours, 

AUGUSTA  COTTLOW. 


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HOTEL  WELLINGTON;, 
New  York,  April  13,  1922. 
MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  Soxs, 

Dear  Sirs'  It  is  impossible  for  me  to  express  in  words  my 
admiration  for  your  beautiful  pianos.  They  possess  all  the  quali- 
ties which  encourage  true  artistry  as  against  mere  piano  playing. 
To  express  one's  self  musically,  one  must  be  only  subconscious 
of  one's  instrument  and  this  is  'possible  only  with  such  superb 
instruments  as  yours,  responding  as.  they  do  to  every  wish  and 
intention. 

The  range  of  tone  is  so  completely  satisfying;  one  can  always 
be  sure  that  the  softest  pianissimo  will  carry  and  it  is  possible  to 
build  up  a  great  volume  of  tone  which  never  loses  nobility  of 
quality.  But,  above  all,  perhaps  it  is  the  exquisite  singing  tone 
which  makes  playing  on  a  Steinway  piano  such  a  pure  joy, 

It  is  essentially  a  noble  instrument  and  it  has  been  the  crown- 
ing satisfaction  of  my  first  tour  in  this  country  that  I  have  had 
the  privilege  of  playing  on  your  pianos. 

Sincerely  and  gratefully  yours,  MYRA  HESS. 


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CINCINNATI,  OHIO,  May  1,  1922. 

"There  are  a  few  good  pianos.    Some  are  better  than  others — 
but  there  is  only  one  best  and  that  is  the  STEINWAY"! 


MARGUERITE  MELVILLE-LISZNIEWSKA. 


NEW  YORK,  April  16,  1920. 

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STEINWAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen:  It  would  require  the  invention  of  an  entirely  new 
vocabulary  to  approximately  express  my  admiration  for  the  Stein- 
way  piano.  It  has  for  a  long  time  enjoyed  a  world  wide  reputa- 
tion, as  an  artistic  product  of  the  highest  order.  The  first  time  I 
ever  listened  to  one  of  your  instruments  was  in  the  year  of  1868 
at  a  concert  in  Hamburg;  it  was  played  by  the  masterhands  of 
Hans  von  Billow.  The  deep  impression  it  made  upon  me  at  that 
occasion,  over  half  a  century  ago,  I  still  carry  with  me. 

Yours  most  sincerely, 

LEOP.  AUER. 


NEW  YORK,  November  19,  1913. 
DEAR  MR.  STEIN  WAY: 

I  must  reveal  to  you  the  innermost  emotions  of  my  heart  and 
tell  you  of  the  great  musical  delight  your  incomparable  pianos 
give  me. 

At  every  concert  at  which  I  am  accompanied  on  your  piano,  I 
am  astounded  at  the  help  and  assistance  your  tone  quality  gives 
my  violin.  The  absolute  blending  of  tone  and  harmony  that  exist 
between  these  two  marvellous  instruments  not  only  gratifies  all 
my  musical  instincts  and  incites  me  to  give  the  best  there  is  in  me, 
but  I  can  feel  and  see  the  magnetic  and  instantaneous  effect  that 
it  has  on  my  audience. 

Very  sincerely  yours, 

FRITZ  KREISLER. 


MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


May  26,  1920. 


Gentlemen:  Since  my  first  appearance  in  America  in  October, 
1917,  I  have  used  the  Steinway  piano  exclusively  and  with  genuine 
pleasure  at  all  my  concerts.  It  is  in  my  opinion  a  piece  of  superb 
craftsmanship  that  demonstrates  the  finest  musical  possibilities. 

I  am  happy  to  add  my  name  to  the  long  list  of  musicians  who 
have  endorsed  your  instrument  and  I  feel  great  satisfaction  in  the 
many  opportunities  I  have  had  to  become  familiar  with  its  qualities. 

Sincerely  yours, 

JASCHA  HEIFETZ. 


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NEW  YORK,  November,  1914. 


MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen:  The  best  proof  that  I  could  give  of  my  admiration 
for  your  beautiful  pianos  lies  in  the  fact  that  I  purchased  two 
Steinway  pianos  for  my  home  in  London.  The  greatest  violinists 
of  the  world  have  so  often  emphasized  the  incomparable  blending 
qualities  of  the  Steinway  tone  with  the  violin  that  a  reiteration 
of  this  fact  on  my  part  almost  seems  superfluous.  I  esteem  it  a 
great  privilege  to  have  the  use  of  the  Steinway  in  my  recitals,  and 
I  wish  to  convey  to  you  my  gratitude  for  all  the  courtesies  you 
have  extended  to  me. 

Yours  most  sincerely, 

MISCHA  ELMAN. 


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March  31,  1922. 
STEINWAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen:  This  is  just  a  note  of  farewell  before  I  leave  for 
the  Orient,  where  I  go  to  make  another  debut.  Under  ordinary 
circumstances,  I  should  be  a  bit  apprehensive,  but  as  I  hear  I  am 
to  have  the  Steinway  piano  for  my  accompaniments,  half  my 
uneasiness  is  removed. 

You  already  know  in  what  great  esteem  I  have  always  held 
your  superb,  unparalleled  instrument.  I  can  only  say  further  that 
like  rare  wine  it  seems  to  improve  with  age. 


Cordially  yours, 


EFREM  ZIMBALIST. 


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NEW  YORK  CITY,  April  15. 


MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


Gentlemen :  Allow  me  to  tell  you  of  my  sincere  admiration  for 
the  achievements  past  and  present  of  your  house.  The  Steinway 
piano  represents  the  last  word  in  piano  manufacture.  The  beauty 
of  tone  unequalled,  the  mechanism  perfect,  it  is  naturally  the 
standard  by  which  all  other  pianos  are  judged.  It  is  my  pleasure 
and  pride  to  be  associated  exclusively  with  your  house. 

Yours  sincerely, 

ALBERT  SPALDING. 


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MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS,  CHICAGO,  ILL.,  1882. 

Dear  Sirs:  Allow  me  to  express  to  you  the  great  satisfaction 
and  pleasure  that  I  have  experienced  from  the  use  of  your  famous 
pianos,  which  you  have  placed  at  my  disposal  during  my  concert 
tour  now  in  course  of  progress  in  the  United  States. 

During  my  artistic  career  in  the  art  centres  of  the  world,  I  have 
used  the  pianos  of  nearly  all  celebrated  manufacturers,  but  none 
of  them  can  be  compared  to  yours — none  possess  to  such  a  mar- 
velous degree  that  sympathetic,  poetic,  and  singing  tone  quality 
which  distinguishes  the  Steinway  as  peerless  among  them  all. 
Before  returning  to  Europe  I  shall  select  and  purchase  one  of 
your  grand  pianos  for  Craig-y-nos  Castle,  my  residence  in  South 
Wales.  Respectfully  yours, 

ADELINA  PATTI. 

November  24,  1902. 

Dear  Sirs:  I  beg  to  thank  you  for  the  Steinway  piano  your 
house  kindly  placed  at  my  disposal  during  my  stay  in  town,  and 
at  the  same  time  I  have  much  pleasure  in  saying  that  I  found  the 
tone  richer  and  more  beautiful,  owing  to  the  new  improvements 
you  have  made  in  the  construction  of  these  pianos. 

I  am,  faithfully  yours,    ADELINA  PATTI, 

(Baroness  Cederstrom). 


LUDLOW,  YONKERS,  N.  Y.,  August  26,  1905. 

The  Steinway  pianos  are  living  beings  with  hearts  and  souls. 
Not  only  do  they  inspire  the  world  by  their  glorious  tone,  but 
they  share  the  artist's  pleasures  and  sorrows.  How  often  did  I 
find  solace  and  renewed  courage  in  troubled  hours  in  the  heavenly 
harmonies  of  my  Steinway  piano.  May  it  flourish  and  prosper, 
an  everlasting  joy  to  all  feeling  mankind. 

ERNESTINE  SCHUMANN  HEINK. 


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20  West  74th.  Street, 
NEW  YORK,  April  17,  1920. 

To  subscribe  my  admiration  for  the  Steinway  piano  is  like 
speaking  of  a  close  friend  whose  constant  companionship  is  a 
source  of  joy  and  inspiration. 

GERALDINE  FARRAR. 


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3  East  84th.  Street, 
New  York  City,  June  5,   1922. 

MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen:  I  cannot  express  to  you  the  enormous  satisfaction 
I  have  had  in  the  use  of  your  pianos,  and  the  great  help  it  has 
given  me  in  all  my  concerts.  It  has  been  a  real  pleasure  in  every 
concert,  and  I  am  very  grateful  to  you.  I  remain, 

Very  sincerely  yours, 

LOUISE  HOMER. 


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NEW  YORK,  April  17,  1922. 


MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


To  sing  with  a  Steinway   is  like  making  music   with   a   good 
friend. 

MARIA  IVOGUN. 


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ARDSLEY,  N.  Y.,  June  26,  1906. 

I  have  just  taken  a  house  here  at  Ardsley,  and  now  am  looking 
forward  with  great  joy  to  the  arrival  of  my  new  Steinway  piano. 
After  all,  there  is  no  other  instrument  in  the  world. 

LILLIAN  NORDICA. 


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NEW  YORK,  1895. 


MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


Gentlemen:  I  have  known  your  pianos  from  my  childhood  and 
have  used  them  wherever  obtainable  in  my  artistic  career.  It 
gives  me  great  pleasure  to  say  that  I  prefer  them  to  all  others  for 
their  marvelous  qualities  of  tone  and  touch,  and  I  am  delighted 
to  add  my  name  to  the  honored  roll  of  artists,  both  vocal  and 
instrumental,  who  have  testified  to  their  superlative  merits. 

I  am,  yours  faithfully, 

NELLIE  MELBA. 


©  Mishkin 

MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen:  Among  the  privileges  which  musical  artists  enjoy 
is  that  communion  with  the  art  which  is  made  possible  by  the 
piano-forte.  There  can  be  no  truer,  warmer,  more  sympathetic 
companion  than  the  Steinway.  Whether  used  in  its  own  proper 
sphere  or  made  to  take  the  place  of  operatic  chorus  and  orchestra, 
it  is  always  a  wonder  and  a  joy.  I  am  happy  to  sing  the  praise  of 
the  instrument  that  has  so  often  sung  for  me. 

I    am,   Gentlemen,   with  sincere  admiration, 

Yours  respectfully, 

MARCELLA  SEMBRICH. 
NEW  YORK,  March  21,  1903. 


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STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


Gentlemen:  To  me,  there  is  only  one  piano — the  Steimvay! 
Its  beautiful  rich  tone — almost  a  living  tone — is  the  perfect 
accompaniment  to  the  human  voice.  The  Steimvay  is  associated 
with  my  career  from  my  earliest  girlhood  days.  It  was  first  a 
tradition — then  an  inspiration,  which  it  always  has  been  and 
always  will  be. 

Yours  sincerely, 

FRIEDA  HEMPEL. 


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HARRISON,  N.  Y.,  April  18,  1922. 
To  MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 

I  am  most  happy  to  give  expression  of  my  delight  with  your 
piano.  To  me  it  is  an  irreplaceable  companion  in  my  artistic 
work,  as  it  is  the  only  instrument  that 'responds  to  all  my  moods. 
For  the  pleasure  and  joy  it  gives  me  on  all  occasions,  I  give  you 
my  unbounded  thanks. 

MARGARET  MATZENAUER. 


©  MiKhkin 


NEW  YORK,  1905. 


I  desire  to  thank  you  sincerely  for  the  Steinway  which  you  sent 
to  me  and  which  I  used  with  great  pleasure  during  the  entire 
Metropolitan  Opera  season,  New  York,  of  1905. 

*****  'pjjg  proof  Of  what  I  think  of  your  pianos 
exists  in  the  fact  that  three  years  prior  to  my  arrival  in  America 
I  purchased  in  Italy  for  my  personal  use  one  of  your  pianos,  with 
which  I  am  really  enchanted. 


NEW  YORK,  November  4,  1915. 


MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen:  One  of  the  most  gratifying  features  at  my  con- 
certs, recitals  and  tours  was  the  great  privilege  of  using  the 
Steinway  piano ;  it  was  a  decided  support  and  incentive  to  me. 

In  my  estimation  the  Steinway  piano  stands  unchallenged  in  its 
ideal  supremacy. 

In  speaking  in  these  terms  of  the  Steinway  product,  I  am  only 
repeating  what  the  greatest  musicians  have  so  eloquently  expressed, 
but  my  own  experience  compels  me  to  give  voice  to  my  conviction 
and  I  sincerely  trust  that  it  may  be  my  good  fortune  to  enjoy  the 
use  of  these  beautiful  instruments  for  the  rest  of  my  artistic  career. 

With  many  thanks,  believe  me, 

Yours  very  sincerely, 


JOHN  McCORMACK. 


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2222  Andrews  Avenue, 
New  York. 


June  6,  1922. 


STEINWAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen :  Permit  me  to  express  my  appreciation  of  the  Stein- 
way.  During  the  past  season  of  eighty  concerts  I  have  used  it 
from  coast  to  coast  and  have  found  it  a  never-failing  source  of 
joy  as  an  accompanying  instrument. 

Yours  very  truly, 

.REINALD  WERRENRATH. 


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GARLAND'S  HOTEL, 
SUFFOLK  STREET,  PALL  MALL,  S.  W.  1, 

LONDON,  ENGLAND. 
STEINWAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen.  After  having  used  the  Steinway  piano  for  many 
years,  I  wish  to  say  that  it  is  not  only  the  standard  of  merit, 
but  for  beauty,  brilliancy  and  distinction  of  tone  it  is  without 
a  peer. 

Ever  cordially  yours, 

EMILIO  DE  GOGORZA. 


MESSRS    STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


May  17,  1922. 


Dear  Sirs:  It  is  with  the  greatest  pleasure  that  I  add  my  testi- 
mony to  the  virtues  of  your  instruments. 

For  very  nearly  seven  years  in  America,  it  has  been  my  delight 
to  have  a  Steinway  piano  for  my  accompaniments  at  my  recitals, 
and  in  all  that  time  it  is  a  remarkable  fact  that  I  have  found  no 
single  piano  that  has  not  been  of  the  most  satisfying  excellence. 

For  accompaniments  your  instruments  are  without  rival ;  soft- 
toned  yet  brilliant;  glowing  yet  not  metallic;  capable  of  the  most 
forced  dynamics  and  the  most  exquisite  pianissimos. 

I  consider  the  modern  singer  a  very  happy  individual  to  have 
such  a  superb  companion  possible  for  his  art. 

I   remain, 

Yours  very  truly, 

LOUIS  GRAVEURE. 


NEW  YORK,  1894. 


MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


Your  magnificent  piano,  which  we  have  used  during  our 
tournee  in  America,  is  in  every  respect  a  truly  remarkable  instru- 
ment. We  take  real  pleasure  in  stating  these  facts. 

JEAN  DE  RESZKE. 
EDOUARD  DE  RESZKE. 


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MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen:  We  leave  for  Europe  to-morrow  morning  and 
shall  be  in  London  in  June  for  the  spring  season  of  opera.  Would 
you  kindly  instruct  your  London  house  to  have  pianos  ready  for 
our  use  there  at  that  time  ? 

We  take  this  occasion  to  thank  you  for  courtesies  extended,  and 
to  say  that,  while  circumstances  have  sometimes  rendered  the 
temporary  use  of  other  instruments  necessary,  our  preference, 
conviction,  and  artistic  judgment  have  been  and  are  for  your 
superb  masterworks  only. 

Very  truly  yours, 

JEAN  DE  RESZKE. 
EDOUARD  DE  RESZKE. 


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NEW  YORK,  January  5,  1909. 
MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen:  In  our  efforts  towards  perfect  ensemble  we  believe 
not  only  in  unanimity  of  musical  conception,  but  in  the  blending 
of  the  piano  tone  with  that  of  the  violin,  and  we  have  found  that 
the  Steimvay  piano,  with  its  wonderful  singing  tone  and  the  sus- 
taining quality  of  its  bass,  is  the  ideal  instrument  to  attain  that 
end.  To  the  musician  who  is  true  to  his  art  the  Steinway  piano 
is  of  immeasurable  help. 

Yours  sincerely, 

CLARA  AND  DAVID  MANNES. 


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MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


It  has  always  been  my  motto  in  life  to  have  the  best  procurable 
in  the  market.  My  sense  of  tone  color  directed  me  to  select  a 
Steimvay  as  the  most  beautiful  of  pianos. 

Were  a  greater  degree  of  excellence  to  be  found  in  any  other 
piano  than  that  made  by  Steinway  &  Sons,  I  should  consider  that 
honesty  to  myself  would  demand  such  recognition.  The  Stein- 
way  piano  to  my  mind  stands  alone  in  the  world,  perfect  in  all 
respects. 

January  27,  1906  HARRY  ROWE  SHELLEY 


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Division  of  Music. 


HARVARD  UNIVERSITY, 

5  Berkeley  Place, 
CAMBRIDGE,  MASS.  December  5,  1905. 
MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen:  During  the  last  twenty  years  I  have  often  played 
upon  piano-fortes  of  all  the  standard  makers,  both  in  Europe  and 
America,  and  I  am  convinced  that  the  Steinway  is  the  best  piano- 
forte made.  This  is  not  to  say  that  there  are  no  other  good 
piano-fortes;  there  are — but  in  my  opinion,  for  melodic  richness 
and  singing  quality  of  tone  and  for  sympathetic  response  and  even- 
ness of  action,  the  Steinway  is  incomparably  the  best. 

This  is  proved  by  the  frequent  reference  on  the  part  of  the 
public  to  the  "Steinway  tone,"  which  is  a  definite  quality,  as  easily 
recognized  and  as  much  the  product  of  artistic  endeavor  as  the 
coloring  of  a  Titian  or  the  atmosphere  of  a  Corot  or  a  Monet. 

In  fact,  a  Steinway  piano-forte,  like  a  fine  violin,  is  a  work  of 
art,  and  under  the  hands  of  an  artist  will  always  respond  to  what- 
ever demands  a  musical  nature  may  make  upon  it. 

With  best  wishes  for  the  continued  supremacy  of  the  Steinway 
piano-forte,  I  remain, 

Sincerely  yours,  WALTER  SPALDING, 

Professor  Harvard  University. 


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INSTITUTE  OF  MUSICAL  ART  OF  THE  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK. 

FRANK  DAMROSCH,  Director. 
53  FIFTH  AVENUE,  CORNER  12TH  STREET. 

NEW  YORK,  May  26,  1906. 
MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen:  Whenever  I  am  asked  my  opinion  about  the  Stein- 
way  piano,  I  simply  state  the  fact  that,  being  at  liberty  to  equip 
the  Institute  of  Musical  Art  with  anything  that  seemed  best  to 
me,  I  purchased  ten  Steinways,  and  have  not  yet  regretted  my 
purchase.  Actions  speak  louder  than  words. 

Yours  very  truly, 

FRANK  DAMROSCH, 

Director. 


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PEABODY  CONSERVATORY  OF  Music. 
*     *     What  is  there  left  to  say  of  the  Stemway 
pianos?     The  whole  world  is  practically  agreed  that  they  have 
no  rivals.     For  my  own  part  I  never  lay  my  hands  upon  one  of 
these  exquisitely   toned   instruments  without   feeling   and   often 
exclaiming  aloud,  "Bless  God  for  the  Steinway  piano." 
Believe  me, 

Very  sincerely  yours, 

HAROLD  RANDOLPH, 

Director  of  Music, 
Peabody  Conservatory  of  Music, 

Baltimore,  Md. 
BALTIMORE,  December  16,  1905. 


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ORANGE,  NEW  JERSEY,  June  2,  1890 


STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


Gentlemen  •  I  have  decided  to  keep  your  grand  piano.  For 
some  reason  unknown  to  me  it  gives  better  results  than  any  so  far 
tried.  Please  send  bill  with  lowest  price. 

Yours, 

THOMAS  A.  EDISON 


May  17,  1906. 


MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


Dear  Sirs: 


I  am  happy  to-day  in  having  seen  the  "birthplace"  of  the  piano- 
forte in  the  possession  of  which  I  take  so  much  pride,  and  which 
gives  me  such  great  and  lasting  pleasure  to  play  upon. 

EDWARD  ELGAR. 


MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 
Dear  Sirs: 

I  think  that  the  piano  which  you  have  sent  me  to  my  house  on 
Thursday  last  is  simply  glorious  and  I  cannot  thank  you  enough 
for  it.  In  one  way  it  is  a  very  bad  thing  for  me,  as  I  sit  and  fool 
away  much  valuable  time  caressing  the  keys  and  "wooing  them 
with  Lydian  strains,"  when  I  should  be  doing  other  things. 


With  best  greetings, 


Yours  as  always, 

WALTER  DAMROSCH. 


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SAVOY  HOTEL, 
NEW  YORK,  April  9,  1912. 


MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS 


Gentlemen:  It  is  my  pleasant  duty,  prior  to  my  departure  for 
Europe,  where  1  shall  spend  my  vacation,  to  thank  you  most 
heartily  for  placing  at  my  disposal  one  of  your  grand  pianos. 
This  wonderful  instrument  was  to  me  a  faithful  helpmate  in  my 
studies.  More  than  ever  have  I  realized  in  New  York  that  no 
other  grand  piano  in  the  wide  world  can  be  compared  to  the 
Steinway.  I  hope  to  secure  the  same  instrument  when  I  return. 

Auf  f rohes  Wiedersehen ! 

With  cordial  greetings  and  repeated  thanks, 

Your  always  devoted, 

JOSEF  STRANSKY, 
Conductor  N.  Y.  Philharmonic  Orchestra. 


MESSRS.  STEIN  WAY  &  Soxs, 


NAAMLOOZE  VENNOOTSCHAP. 

"HEX   COXCERTGEBOUW." 

Amsterdam. 


Dear  Sirs: 

During  my  youthhood  already  the  name  "Steimvay  piano"  had 
as  fantastic  and  fascinating  suggestion  to  me  as  that  of  the 
"Stradivarius  violin."  Both,  indeed,  were  considered  as  the  very 
best  with  regard  to  instruments. 

Since,  during  my  long  musical  career,  I  had  the  pleasure  and 
opportunity  to  observe  their  equal  superiority.  But,  whereas  the 
Stradivarius  only  can  boast  of  an  old  and  closed  past,  the  Stein- 
way  with  all  perspectives  on  a  yet  always  more  brilliant' future 
and  the  constantly  amazing  wonders  of  a  perfectionated  technic 
rejoices  the  delights  of  this  day's  freshness  and  youth. 

The  personal  enjoyments  given  to  me  during  all  these  years 
by  Steimvay  grands  are  hardly  to  be  brought  under  words. 

WILLEM  MENGELBERG. 
AMSTERDAM,  June  12,  1922. 


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MUNICH,  August,  1913. 

The  Steinway  Piano  is  a  masterpiece. 

While  recognizing  the  many  excellent  qualities  of  the  leading 
pianos  of  Germany,  France  and  America,  it  is  my  conviction  that 
the  Steinway  has  attained  the  highest  degree  of  perfection  and 
stands  unequaled. 

LEOPOLD  STOKOVVSKI 


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NEW  YORK,  June  11,  1906. 
MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  Soxs, 

Gentlemen:  It  gives  me  great  pleasure  to  state  that  in  all  my 
experience  as  an  orchestral  conductor  no  piano  played  at  any  of 
my  concerts  gave  me  such  thorough  satisfaction  and  personal 
repose  as  the  Steinway,  owing  to  its  unequaled  musical  beauty, 
power  and  purity  of  tone. 

I  wish  to  congratulate  you  most  heartily  and  sincerely  upon 
your  undisputed  success  in  having  attained  and  maintained  such  a 
high  standard  in  the  piano-maker's  craft,  which  I  know  has  been 
the  ideal  of  your  house  ever  since  its  foundation. 

No  doubt  every  possessor  of  one  of  your  instruments  is  as  proud 
as  I  am  to  be  able  to  add  my  name  to  the  long  array  of  eminent 
musicians  who  have  testified  to  the  honor  which  you  have  so 
worthily  earned. 

Very  sincerely  yours, 

VICTOR  HERBERT. 


THE  CHICAGO  SYMPHONY  ORCHESTRA 
FREDERICK  A.  STOCK,  Conductor 


STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


May  9,   1922. 


Gentlemen:  It  affords  me  pleasure  to  be  one  of  a  great  many 
who  are  singing  hymns  of  praise  and  admiration  for  your  wonder- 
ful instruments.  There  never  has  been  in  the  history  of  the 
world  another  musical  instrument  upon  which  so  much  praise 
has  been  lavished.  The  merits  of  the  Steinway  are  unexcelled 
and  its  perfection  stands  unrivaled. 

Congratulating  you  upon  this  marvelous  achievement,  and  with 
assurances  of  my  highest  esteem,  I  remain. 
Ever  sincerely  yours, 

FREDERICK  A.  STOCK. 


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SAN  FRANCISCO  SYMPHONY  ORCHESTRA 

SAN  FRANCISCO,  April,  1922. 
MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 
Dear  Sirs: 

I  am  using  the  Steimvay  piano  now  for  many  years  and  am 
enjoying  its  superior  qualities  so  much  that  I  cannot  imagine  how 
I  ever  could  get  along  without  one.  It  is  like  a  good  friend  of 
whom  you  get  fonder  the  more  you  know  him. 

ALFRED  HERTZ. 


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PHILHARMONIC  ORCHESTRA  OF  Los  ANGELES,  CAL. 

Los  ANGELES,  CAL. 
STEINWAY  &  SONS, 

Gentlemen      To    my    thinking    the    "STEINWAY"    stands 
alone — like   Beethoven   among   the  composers — "Incomparable!" 

WALTER  HENRY  ROTHWELL. 


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CINCINNATI,  OHIO,  May  1,  1922. 


A  Steinvvay  piano  under  the  hands  of  a  pianist  is  absolutely 
like  a  Stradivarius  in  the  hands  of  a  violinist ;  one  cannot  desire 
anything  better. 

E.  YSAYE. 


February  20,  1905. 


To  MESSRS.  STEINWAY  &  SONS, 


Steinway  grands  have  reached  a  degree  of  perfection  which  can 
hardly  be  surpassed.  Their  tonal  beauty  and  the  nobility  of  their 
harmonious  and  even  tone  quality  cannot  be  excelled. 

FELIX  WEINGARTNER. 


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NEW  YORK,  March  3,  1904. 
MESSRS.  STEIXWAY  &  SONS, 

But  what  can  I  say  about  your  wonderful 
pianos  that  has  not  been  said  hundreds  of  times  before  by  the 
greatest  of  musicians  and  masters?  The  superb  tonal  qualities 
and  perfection  of  mechanism  of  your  instruments  have  had  such  a 
fascinating  effect  on  my  musical  feelings  that  for  the  first  time  in 
many  years  I  am  drawn  irresistibly  again  and  again  to  my  Stein- 
way  to  indulge  in  improvising  and  musical  inspirations,  although 
I  lay  no  claim  to  being  a  pianist.  In  accompanying  my  wife  in  her 
song  recitals,  it  is  a  constant  source  of  pleasure  to  me  to  note  the 
remarkable  sustaining  and  blending  qualities  of  the  tone  of  your 
piano,  which  certainly  are  a  great  aid  and  benefit  to  the  singer. 
With  sincerest  regards, 

Yours  very  truly, 

DR.  RICHARD  STRAUSS. 


Some  of  the 

EMINENT  MUSICAL  ARTISTS 

who  have  used  and  prefer  to  use  Steinway  &  Sons'  Piano-fortes, 

and  have  addressed  complimentary  letters  to  our  House, 

which  are  valued  by  us  as  honorary  distinctions. 

ABT,  FRANZ,  Germany. 

ACKTE,  AINO,  Russia. 

ALDA,  FRANCES,  United  States. 

ARDITI,  SIGNOR  LUIGI,  London. 

ARNOLDSON,  SIGRID. 

ASANTCHEWSKY,  M.  VON,  Russia. 

AUBER,  D.  F.  E.,  France. 

AUER,  LEOPOLD,  Russia. 

Aus  DER  OHE,  Miss  ADELE,  Berlin. 

BENDEL,  FRANZ,   Germany. 
BERGE,  DR.  WILLIAM,  United  States. 
BERGMANN,  CARL,  United  States. 
BERGNER,  FREDERICK,  United  States. 
BERLIOZ,  HECTOR,  France. 
BERNARD,  M.,  France. 
BIEDERMANN,  JULIUS,  United  States. 
BILLET,  ALEXANDER,  Switzerland. 
.BOEKELMAN,  BERNHARDus,  United  States. 
BOGUSLAWSKI,  MOSES,  United  States. 
BONAWITZ,   JOHANN    HEINRICH,    Germany. 
BOSCOVITZ,  FREDERICK,  United  States. 
BoSffC.  V.,  Holland. 
BOWMAN,  E.  M.,  United  States. 
BOYLE,  GEORGE  F.,  United  States. 
BOYLE,  WINIFRED,  United  States. 
BRAGA,  GAETANO,  France. 
BRANDEIS,  FREDERICK,  United  States. 
BRARD,  MAGDALAINE,  France. 
BREUNING,  F.  VON,  United  States. 
BRONSART,  INGEBORG  VON,  Germany. 
BUCK,  DUDLEY,  United  States. 
BURNHAM,  THUEL,  United  States. 
BUSONI,  FERRUCCIO  B.,  Germany. 
BUSSMEYER,  HUGO,  Brazil. 
BUTT,  CLARA,  England. 
BYRD,  WINIFRED,  United  States. 

CALVE,  EMMA,  Paris. 
CARRENO,  TERESA,  France. 
CERVANTES,  IGNAZIO,  Cuba. 
CHEATHAM,  KITTY,   United  States. 
CHITTENDEN,  KATE  S.,  United  States. 
CLAUSS-CZAVARDI,  MAD.  W.,  France. 
COMETTANT,  OSCAR,  France. 
CONSTANTINO,  F.,  Spain. 
CORNELL,  Louis,  United  States. 
CORTOT,  ALFRED,  France. 
COTTLOW,  AUGUSTA,  United  States. 
CUTLER,  DR.  HENRY  L.,  United  States. 


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D'ALBERT,  EuGENj  Germany. 

DAMROSCH,  FRANK,   United  Slates. 

DAMROSCH,  DR.  LEOPOLD,  United  States. 

DAMROSCH,  WALTER,  New  York. 

DANXREUTHER,  EDWARD,  England. 

DAVID,  FELICIEN,  France. 

DE  FONTAINE,  MORTIER,  France. 

DELAHAYE,  AUGUSTE,  France. 

DE  LUSSAN,  ZELIE,  London. 

DE  MEYER,  LEOPOLD,  Austria. 

DENCK,  JOSEPH  HART,  United  States. 

DE  PACHMANN,  VLADIMIR,  United  States. 

DE  RESZKE,  EDOUARD. 

DE  RESZKE,  JEAN. 

DEYO,  RUTH  LYNDA,  United  States. 

DIEMER,  Louis,  France. 

DIPPEL,  A.,  Germany. 

DORE,  GUSTAVE,  France. 

DORN,  HEINRICH,  Germany. 

DREYSCHOCK,  ALEXANDER,  Russia. 

Du  CARP,  MAGDALAINE,  France. 

DUCKWITZ,  DOROTHY  MILLER,  United  States. 

EAMES  STORY,  EMMA,  Paris. 
EISFELD,  THEODORE,  Germany. 
ELGAR,  SIR  EDWARD,  England. 
ELMAN,  MISCHA,  Russia. 
ELWART,  A.,  France. 
EHRLICH,  A.,  Germany. 
ESSIPOFF,  MME.  ANN  ETTA,  Russia. 

FAIST,  H.,  Germany. 
FARRAR,  G.,  United  States. 
FARREN,  ADELINA  PADOVANI  DE,  Italy. 
FIEDLER,  MAX,  Germany. 
FISSOT,  HENRY,  France. 
FLORIGNY,  RENEE,  France. 
FREMSTAD,  OLIVE,  United  States. 
FRIEDBERG,  CARL,  Germany. 
FRIEDHEIM,  ARTHUR,  Germany. 
FRIEDLANDER,  MAX,  Germany. 
FRIEDMAN,  IGNAZ,  Poland. 

FUENTE,   H.  DE  LA,  Italy. 

GADSKI-TAUSCHER,  JOHANNA,  Germany. 
GALLI-CURCI,  AMELITA,  United  States. 
GALSTON,  GOTTFRIED,  Germany. 
GANZ,  RUDOLPH,  Switzerland. 
GARDEN,  MARY,  United  States. 
GAUL,  CECILIA,  United  States. 
GAUTHIER,  EVA,   United  States. 
GERHARDT,  ELENA,  Germany. 
GERICKE,  WILHELM,  United  States. 
GERSTER,  MME.  ETELKA,  Germany. 
GEVAERT,  F.  A.,  Belgium. 
GODDARD,  MME.  ARABELLA,  England. 
GOLDBECK,  ROBERT,  United  States. 
DE  GOGORZA,  E MIL  10,  United  States. 


GOODSON,  CATHERINE,  England. 
GOUNOD,  CHARLES,  France. 
GRAEVER-JOHNSON,  MME.,  Belgium. 
GRAINGER,  PERCY,  Australia. 
GRAVEURE,  Louis,  Belgium. 
GUION,  EMIL,  United  States. 

HACKETT,  ARTHUR,  United  States. 
HAROLD,  HENRY,  United  States. 
HARTMANN,  F.,  United  States. 
HAUK,  MME.  MINNIE,  Germany. 
HEGNER,  OTTO,  Switzerland. 
I  HEIFETZ,  JASCHA,  Russia. 

HELLER,  ROBERT,  United  States. 

HELLER,  STEPHEN,  France. 

HELMHOLTZ,  PROF.  H.  VON,  Germany. 

HEMPEL,  FRIEDA,  United  States. 

HENSELT,  ADOLPHE,  Russia. 

HERBERT,  VICTOR,  United  States. 

HERTZ,  ALFRED,  United  States 

HESS,  MYRA,  England. 

HEUGEL,  HENRY,  France. 

HEYMAN,  KATHERINE  RUTH,  United  States. 

HILL,  U.  C.,  United  States. 

HOFFMANN,  EDWARD,   United  States. 

HOFMANN,  JOSEF,  New  York. 

HOHNSTOCK,  CARL,  Germany. 

HOMER,  LOUISE,  United  States. 

Huss,  HENRY  HOLDEN,  United  States. 

HUTCHESON,  ERNEST,  United  States. 

INTEN,  FERDINAND  VON,  United  States. 
IVOGUN,  MARIA,  Hungary 

JAELL,  ALFRED,  France. 
JAMESON,  J.  S.,  United  States. 
JANOTHA,  MLLE.,  London. 
JOACHIM,  DR.  JOSEPH,  Germany. 
JONAS,  ALBERTO,  United  States. 
JOSEFFY,  RAFAEL,  New  York. 
JUCH,  EMMA,  New  York. 

KALIWODA,  W.,  Germany. 
KETTERER,  EUGENE,  France. 
KHARUM,  M.,  United  States. 
KLAUSER,  KARL,  United  States. 
KLEIN,  BRUNO  OSCAR,  United  States. 
KOCHANSKI,  PAUL,  Poland. 
KREBS,  MLLE.  MARIE,  Germany. 
KREISLER,  FRITZ,  Austria. 
KREISSMANN,  AUGUST,  United  States. 
KRUEGER,  WILHELM,  Germany. 
KULLAK,  DR.  THEODOR,  Germany. 
KUNWALD,  DR.  ERNEST,  Austria. 

LACK,  France. 
LACOMBE,  Louis,  France. 
LAMBERT,  ALEXANDER,  United  States. 
LANG,  B.  J.,  United  States. 

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LAXGENHAN,  CHRISTIXE,   Germany. 

LASARE,  MARTIX,  Belgium. 

LASSALLE,  JEAN,  Paris. 

LAVIGXAC,  France. 

LAZZARI,  CAROLINE,   United  States. 

LEBERT,  PROFESSOR,  Germany. 

LEFEBVRE-WELY,  H.,  France. 

LEGIXSKA,  ETHEL,  England. 

LEHMAXN,  MME.  LILLI,  Berlin. 

LESCHETIZKY,  PROFESSOR,  Austria. 

LEVITZKI,    M.,   Russia. 

LEWIXG,  ADELE,  United  States. 

LHEVINNE,  JOSEF,  Russia. 

LIEBLING,  MAX,   United  States. 

LIEBLIXG,  S.,  United  States. 

LINN,  KATHERINE  C.,   United  States. 

LISZNIEWSKA,  MME.  M.  M.,   United  States. 

LISZT,  DR.  FRANZ,  Hungary. 

LUCKHARDT,  Miss  LINA,   United  States. 

MACDOWELL,  EDWARD,  New  York. 

MAGNUS,  D.,  France. 

MAHLER,  GUSTAV,  Germany. 

MAILLET,  E.,  France. 

MAXCIXELLI,  LUIGI,  Italy. 

MAXXES,  CLARA  and  DAVID,  United  States. 

MAXNS,  JEAX,  United  States. 

MARMOXTEL,  A.,  France. 

MARTIX,  MLLE.  JOSEPHINE,  France. 

MASOX,  DR.  WILLIAM,  United  States. 

MATZEXAUER,  MARGARET,  United  States. 

MCCORMACK,  JOHN,  United  States. 

MCDOWELL,  MRS.  EDWARD,   United  States. 

MCFARLAXE,  GEORGE,  United  States. 

MCFADYEX,  ALEXAXDER,  United  States. 

MEHLIG,  Miss  AXXA,  Germany. 

MELBA,  NELLIE,  Paris. 

MEXGELBERG,  WILLEM,  Holland. 

MEXTER,  MME.  SOFIE,  Germany. 

MERO,  YOLAXDA,  United  States. 

MILLS,  S.  B.,  United  States. 

MILLS,  WM.  F.,  United  States. 

MORGAN,  GEO.  W.,  United  States. 

MOSCHELES,  J.,  Germany. 

MOSEXTHAL,  JOSEPH,  United  States. 

Muzio,  E.,  United  States. 


NAPOI.EOX,  ARTHUR,  Portugal. 
NASH,  FRAXCES,  United  Stales. 
NELLIS,  DAISY,  United  States. 
NEUEXDORFF,  ADOLF,  Ne<w  York. 
NEUHAUS,  ESTELLA,  United  States. 
NEVADA-PALMER,  EMMA,  United  States. 
NIEMAXX,  ALBERT,  Berlin. 
NIKISCH,  ARTHUR,  Leipzig. 
NORDICA,  LILLIAN,  London. 
NOVAES,  G.,  Brazil. 


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PADEREWSKI,  IGNACE,  J.,  Poland. 
PAINE,  JOHN  K.,  United  States. 
PAPE,  WILLIE  B.,  England. 
PAREPA-ROSA,  MME.  E.,  England. 
PATTI,  MME.  ADELINA,  England. 
PATTISON,  JOHN  N.,  United  States. 
PAUER,  MAX,  Germany. 
PAUR,  AGRIOL,   United  States. 
PECKER,  WILLIAM,  United  States. 
PEARSON,  PROFESSOR,  United  States. 
PEASE,  ALFRED  H.,  United  States. 
PINNER,  MAX,  Germany. 
PLAIDY,  Louis,  Germany. 
POHLIG,  CARL,  Germany. 
POWELL,  ALMA  WEBSTER,  United  States. 
POWELL,  JOHN,  United  States. 
POWELL,  MAUD,  United  States. 
PROKOFIEFF,  SERGEI,  Russia. 
PRUCKNER,  DIONYS,  Germany. 

RACHMANINOFF,  SERGEI,  Russia. 

RANDEGGER,  G.  ALDO,  Italy. 

RANDOLPH,  HAROLD,  United  States. 

RAVINA,  HENRY,  France. 

REGER,  PROF.  MAX,  Germany. 

REINECKE,  CARL,  Germany. 

REMMERTZ,  MARTHA,  Germany. 

RENARD,  ROSITA,  Chile. 

RICHTER,  CARL,  Germany. 

RITTER,  FREDERIC  Louis,  United  States. 

RITTER,  THEODORE,  France. 

ROSEN,  MAX,  Russia. 

ROSENBLATT,  JOSEPH,  Russia. 

ROSE  NTH  AL,  MORIZ,  Vienna,  Austria. 

ROSING,  V.,  Poland. 

ROTHWELL,  W.  H.,  United  States. 

RUBINSTEIN,  ANTON,  Russia. 

RUBINSTEIN,  ARTHUR,  Russia. 

RUBINSTEIN,  NICHOLAS,  Russia. 

RUMMEL,  FRANZ,  New  York. 

RYBNER,  PROF.  DR.  CORNELIUS.,  United  States. 

SAAR,  WILLIAM,  United  States. 
SAINT-SAENS,  CAMILLE,  France. 
SAMAROFF,  OLGA,  United  States. 
SANFORD,  SAMUEL  S.,  United  States. 
SAPIRSTEIN,  DAVID,  United  States. 
SCALCHI,  MME.  SOFIA,  Italy. 
SCHARFENBERG,  WILLIAM,  United  States. 
SCHEEL,  FRITZ,  United  States. 
SCHELLING,   ERNEST,    United  States. 
SCHILLER,  MME.  MADELINE,  United  States. 
SCHOOLER,  DAVID,  United  States. 
SCHUMANN-HEINK,  ERNESTINE,  United  States. 
SEIDL,  ANTON,  New  York. 
SEIDL,  TOSCHA,  Russia. 
SEMBRICH,  MARCELLA,  Austria. 


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SHATTUCK,  ARTHUR,  United  States. 

SHELLEY,  HARRY  ROWE,  United  States. 

SILOTI,  ALEXANDER,  Russia. 

SOUSA,  JOHN  PHILIP,  New  York. 

SPALDING,  ALBERT,  United  States. 

SPALDING,  W.,  United  States. 

STEINBACH,  FRITZ,  Germany. 

STERLING,  MME.  ANTOINETTE,  United  States. 

STIGELLI,  GIORGIO,  Germany. 

STOEGER,  ERNEST,  France. 

STOJOWSKI,  SIGISMUND,  Poland. 

STOKOWSKI,  LEOPOLD,  United  Stales. 

STRACCIARI,  RICCARDO,  Italy. 

STRANSKY,  JOSEF,  Austria. 

STRAUSS,  DR.  RICHARD,  Germany. 

TAUBERT,  WILHELM,  Germany. 
TELLEFSEN,  THOMAS,  Sweden. 
TERNINA,  MILKA,  Germany. 
THOMAS,  AMBROISE,  France. 
THOMAS,  THEODORE,  United  States. 
TIMM,  HENRY  C.,  United  States. 
TITIENS,  MME.  TERESA,  England. 
TOPP,  Miss  ALIDA,  Germany. 
TRAUTMANN-JAELL,  MME.  MARIE,  France. 
TREBELLI,  MME.  ZELIE,  London. 

VIEUXTEMPS,  HENRY,  Belgium. 
VIGNAS,  FRANCISCO,  Italy. 
VOGT,  JEAN,  Germany. 
VON  BOOM,  I.,  Sweden. 

WAGNER,  RICHARD,  Germany. 

WALKER,  EDYTH,  Germany. 

WALLACE,  WM.  VINCENT,  United  States. 

WARREN,  SAMUEL  P.,  United  States. 

WEIKERT,  CONSTANTIN,  United  States. 

WEINGARTNER,  FELIX,  Germany. 

WELS,  CHAS.,  United  States. 

WEINGE,  OSCAR,   United  States. 

WERRENRATH,  REINALD,   United  States. 

WHITE,  JOSEPH,  Cuba. 

WHITEHILL,  CLARENCE,  United  States. 

WHITING,  ARTHUR,  United  States. 

WICHMANN,  Miss,  Sweden. 

WIENIAWSKI,  HENRY,  Belgium. 

WIENIAWSKI,  JOSEPH,  Russia. 

WILLMERS,  RUDOLPH,  Austria. 

WILSON,  Miss  MARGARET,  United  States. 

WOLFSOHN,  CARL,  United  States. 

WOLLENHAUPT,  BRUNO,  United  States. 

WOLLENHAUNT,  HERMANN  A.,  United  States. 

YSAYE,  EUGENE,  Belgium. 

ZEISLER,  FANNIE  BLOOMFIELD,  United  Statet. 
ZIMBALIST,  EFREM,  Russia. 
ZUNDEL,  JOHN,  United  States. 


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Steinway 
Royal  Appointments 

By  royal  warrant,  Steinway  &  Sons  have 
been  appointed  pianomakers  to  these  sover- 
eigns and  their  courts : 

His  Majesty,  George  V.,   King  of  Great   Britain 

and  Emperor  of  India. 
Her  Majesty,  Mary,  Queen  of  Great  Britain  and 

Empress  of  India. 
His  Majesty,  Edward  VII. ,  King  of  Great  Britain 

and  Emperor  of  India. 
Her  Majesty,  Alexandra,  Queen  of  Great  Britain 

and  Empress  of  India. 
Her    Majesty,    Victoria,    Queen    of    England    and 

Empress  of  India. 

His  Majesty,  Alfonso  XIII.,  King  of  Spain. 
His  Majesty,  Gustaf  V.,  King  of  Sweden. 

His    Majesty,    Oscar    II.,    King    of    Sweden    and 
Norway. 

His  Majesty,  Charles,  King  of  Roumania. 

Their  Majesties,  Albert  and   Elizabeth,  King  and 

Queen  of  the  Belgians. 
His  Majesty,  Umberto  I.,  King  of  Italy. 
His  Majesty,  Mousaffer-ed-Din,  Shah  of  Persia. 
Her  Majesty,  Maria  Christina,  Queen  Regent  of 

Spain. 

Her  Majesty,  Maud,  Queen  of  Norway. 

Their  Royal  Highnesses,  the   Prince  and   Princess 


of  Wales. 

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His  Royal  Highness,  the  Duke  of  Edinburgh. 


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Steinway   &   Sons 

Salesrooms  and  General  Offices 

Steinway  Hall 

107  &  109  East  14th  Street  New  York  City 

Factories 

Case-making   Plant,    Foundry   and    Lumber   Yard, 
Foot  of  Riker  Avenue; 

Assembling  and  Finishing  Plant, 
Ditmars  Avenue, 

Steinway,  Borough  of  Queens,  New  York  City. 

American  Branches 

Cincinnati,  Indianapolis,  Columbus,  Dayton,  Charleston, 
W.  Va.,  Huntington,  W.  Va. 

European  Branches 

England 

London, 

Steinway  Hall, 

15  &  17  Lower  Seymour  Street 

Germany 

Hamburg 

Factories:  Schanzenstrasse  20-24 
Salesrooms:  Jungfernstieg  34 

Berlin 
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